The Band Is Back Together w/ Gadzooks, Loob & JP

The song started with J.J. Cale’s version of “Momma Don’t Allow” in mind – fairly laid back, with the opportunity for several solos. There have been a few pauses and changes of direction as the song has progressed, but we got there in the end!

Hey thanks for including me in on this Phil.
I remember doing something similar to this with a club band I was with back in the early 80s. Not quite like this but same idea (intorducing the band and solos). I may have some old video footage of it I think. As usual Stan just kicks ass, and so did your buddy John! Great job on the bass and acustic! We had some fun!

So good
to hear this and that the band is back together :-)
It's great to hear all the different players on this and it makes a solid blues number.
I love the harmonica and you play a great bass line Philip, guitars sound so good, very much enjoyed and a great mix.
Thanks for the download.

We're on a mission from (insert deity)...
Good to hear that the band still has what it takes. Nice showcase of some fine players. Perhaps the tour could be called "The Superannuation Tour" :-) I'd certainly come along to see you guys play. Thanks Philip, Freddy, Stan and John. Regards, Peter.

The tour
Well given what's happened to world finances, a superannuation tour might be necessary! Glad you like the music - and thanks for your comments on earlier versions, too! Enjoy the fishing - see you soon.

Stellar
Oh yeah, this was tops guys! Philip, your vocal was so laid back and ultra-cool--you were kind of like the Pied Piper of Hamlin leading this band of musicians (yourself too of course). I loved the lyrical call and musical answer used in this, which is something they often did on the old jazz/big band records and always brings a slightly new dimension to things. This is solidly pro--thanks to all for making it happen! Michael

Pied Piper
I hope I don't lead them into the river, Michael :-) I think most bands have a tune or two where everyone gets to be centre stage at some point, and this is one of those. Fun to play, fun to watch/listen to the others play! Thanks again for listening and taking the time to comment.

Fun song
I certainly enjoyed watching this develop, Vic. It took a few turns during production as we talked about what could work, and I'm very happy with the way it turned out. Having Fred do the mixing is always a good start to getting the right sound at the end! Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment.

Can't beat the blues
A fairly simple format, Neil, but it is fun to play over. I did spend a lot of time trying different things (and probably driving Freddy mad sending them all to him) but I'm very happy with what made it into the final mix! Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment.

Talented group
Yes, Richard, it's cheating a bit getting all those muscos into the song and then saying it's mine - the strength of the song is in the solos! Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment.

More keys
Thanks, Tobin. I wish I could paint like Stan does, but I did think the artwork was amusing. Maybe more keys in the next one - I'm sure John and I will be getting together again for some more music making. Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment.

Tight
Thanks, Dave. A lot of the tightness is thanks to Freddy, who eliminated a fair bit of looseness in what he chose to include, and where he chose to include it. I appreciate your support - thanks for listening and taking the time to comment.

A lot of fun
Yes, Feter, it was fun. It was a bit of a slow burner as various options were explored but in the end the tune is all the better for that. I take it as a high compliment that you hear some Dylan there - I love everything he does (well, almost everything...). Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment.

Turning up the heat for real!
Your vocals are amazing...drummer positioned perfectly..guitars of course..like the indigo plant make blue deeper than blue. Overall production excellent. Fun and exciting mixture of very talented and caring cats. Great piece! Harmonica flawless!

Fun mixture
I appreciate the comments - the production side of things is mainly up to Freddy, and there's no doubt that Stan's harmonica playing is amazing! Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment.

Well done!
It may be clipart, but the art captures this perfectly! Your singing has a smooth mellowness that reminds me of my friend Ray Chesna, you should seek him out and take a listen. A fun and listenable blues; I especially enjoyed the harp work, is that a silver bullet mic? Terrific collab, gents!

Mellow
Thanks, Phil. I just had a quick listen to Ray Chesna on iTunes and he sure is smooth - I'll take the comparison to him! Re your question about the mike used to record the harp, I'll send it on to Stan - I'm not sure what it is. Glad you enjoyed the track - thanks for taking the time to comment.

Really
cute lyrics. Success. So hard to believe you guys weren't in the same room. Stan is virtuoso on the harmonica. Guitars are pairing up nicely. Vocal is bouncy. Keyboard is tickling the ear waves and the drums back it up perfectly. Love it, from start to finish. Thanks.

Thanks
I appreciate the comments, Char. I think the "in the same room" feel is largely achieved by Freddy's mixing skills - the balance he is able to get makes a big difference. Stan is a virtuoso on everything he plays! Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment.

The Band Is Back Together in cyberspace
I love tunes with a bluesy root and when Phil sent me the song I signed up! It's great to hear it all mixed. Freddy did an amazing job of keeping all the parts clear in a world of their own but playing all together like we were all in the same room jammin'. Everyone played real well! Phil, it was a fun idea for a song and thanks for inviting me to be a part of it all.
SG

Cyberspace band
Well, to paraphrase someone or other, if the band doesn't exist we would have to invent it! As the comments above show, your playing never fails to impress! Great that you were part of it, Stan! I appreciate what someone of your talent brings to a piece of music. Thanks again for your involvement.

John's keyboard
John will be pleased to hear your comments, Karen. This is his first toe-in-the-water at MacJams but I suspect you'll be hearing more of his work over time. Thanks again for your support and encouragement!

Thanks
Glad you liked it! Freddy is a wonderful musician and mixer! And if you liked the harmonica and guitar especially, you might have a listen to Stan's own tracks - he's magic and is here http://www.macjams.com/artist/gadzooks

first vist
This song bring to the time when everything was alright and everybody having a good time ALL NIGHT LONG,and the band was jamming,if it was at a club I dont see nobody sitting down,that is what we need more of because I must say there not enough positive music and lyrics out there today so I thank you for keeping the integrity of the art peace and blessing

Thanks
Glad you enjoyed the song - I think everyone was having a good time playing on the tune. Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment - looking forward to hearing more of your music on MacJams!

Oh
such a nice style, WHAT A BAND, your'e super nice! Soo cool and hot at the same time, hope you understand what I mean. The vocalist (is that you yourself?) reminds me a bit of Peter Green how he sounds today.

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The blues is a vocal and instrumental form of music based on a pentatonic scale and a characteristic twelve-bar chord progression. The form evolved in the United States in the communities of former African slaves from spirituals, praise songs, field